Goal 4: The learner will analyze social and political institutions in North Carolina such as government, education, religion, and family and how they structure society, influence behavior, and response to human needs.

4.01 Assess and evaluate the importance of regional diversity on the development of economic, social, and political institutions in North Carolina.

4.02 Identify religious groups that have influenced life in North Carolina and assess the impact of their beliefs.

4th Grade English Language Arts

Goal 2: The learner will apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.

2.01 Use metacognitive strategies to comprehend text and to clarify meaning of vocabulary (e.g., reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, paraphrase, question).

2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:

setting a purpose using prior knowledge and text information.

making predictions.

formulating questions.

locating relevant information.

making connections with previous experiences, information, and ideas.

2.03 Read a variety of texts, including:

fiction (legends, novels, folklore, science fiction).

nonfiction (autobiographies, informational books, diaries, journals).

poetry (concrete, haiku).

drama (skits, plays).

2.05 Make inferences, draw conclusions, make generalizations, and support by referencing the text.

2.06 Summarize major points from fiction and nonfiction text(s) to clarify and retain information and ideas.

2.07 Determine usefulness of information and ideas consistent with purpose.

2.08 Verify the meaning or accuracy of the author's statement(s) by referencing the text or other resources.

8th Grade Social Studies

Goal 1: The learner will analyze important geographic, political, economic, and social aspects of life in the region prior to the Revolutionary Period.

1.01 Assess the impact of geography on the settlement and developing economy of the Carolina colony.

8th Grade English Language Arts

Goal 2: The learner will use and evaluate information from a variety of sources.